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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Crumbl is quickly becoming Iowa's favorite cookies place.

Crumbl: Is the Hype Worth the Bite?

Sarah Martin-Trainor, Writer March 31, 2022

Crumbl Cookies has become the gem of America with their famous cookies, rotating selection and iconic pink boxes. Many say this company makes the most delectable desserts they have tasted, but others say...

Cougar Pantry, the resource that Kennedy offered to students who needed or wanted  food to take home.

CRCSD Offers Aid in this Time of Need

Jami Martin-Trainor, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2020

The Cedar Rapids Community school district made the decision to shut down schools for four weeks to combat the Coronavirus that continues to spread globally. Seniors are wondering what will become of their...

Quick Quotes – Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

Joel Dillman, Samuel Miranda, and Joey Young November 26, 2019

In this episode of Quick Quotes, we ask students what their favorite Thanksgiving foods are. The host of this episode is Ashton Nanke. Throughout the episode, we hear responses from Gavin Black,...

Mac and Cheese pizza with bacon and ground beef.

Fong’s: Pizza Paradise

Jami Martin-Trainor, Writer May 30, 2019

Located in downtown Cedar Rapids is a small pizza parlor that makes traditional pizza a little more interesting. Rather than normal toppings of pepperoni or sausage, Fong’s Pizza has many Asian-inspired...

A meal option at Gumption in Cedar Rapids.

The Best and the Worst: Homecoming Dinner

September 13, 2018

As homecoming draws near, many students face the same question every year; “Where do you want to eat?” In Cedar Rapids, there are a variety of places to dine at, and picking the perfect place to eat...

S'mores Galore ice cream with chocolate chips and toasted marshmallows on top.

Rollipop is Poppin’

Jenna Anderson, Editor in-Chief April 10, 2018

Seeking to fill my after-dinner chocolate cravings, my family and I decided to try out Iowa City's new rolled ice cream shop, Rollipop. At first glance the shop may not seem like anything special, but...

Donuts from the Donut Experiment , located at 5300 Fountains Drive in Cedar Rapids. Some favorite flavors are bacon with maple drizzle -- which was so good, I'm not going to lie. And vanilla with graham cracker and chocolate with powered sugar are donuts to experiment with.

The Donut Experiment: An Unforgettable Aroma

Josh Sheeley, Writer February 28, 2018

As you walk into the Donut Experiment, the smell of delicious cake donuts beings fried and smiling workers eager to take your order, are the first things that you experience. The ordering system differs...

Pick 2 Lunch with Home Coming Chili and the Good Egg Sandwich

Karma Coffee Café: More than just coffee

Hannah Ratzer, Writer November 28, 2017

Karma Coffee Café doesn’t look like much from the outside, it’s just another brick building amongst another strip mall along another busy street. But inside, Karma is full of personality and the delicious...

Fuzzy Taco's grilled veggie and grilled fish salads.

Fuzzy Tacos?

Sophia Jasper, Writer October 19, 2017

On Sept. 13 the taco-loving people of Cedar Rapids received a new place to get some Mexican food. A month later, I decided to check out Fuzzy’s Taco Shop myself. As a picky eater with an intolerance...

Fall Flavors to Try in CR

Fall Flavors to Try in CR

Jenna Anderson, Co Editor in Chief October 18, 2017

Need food ideas for this fall? Check out these flavors at local Cedar Rapids restaurants.

Review: Within the first 5 minutes we had a waiter and out our drink orders in. Not long after that we had salad and bread sticks which seemed to keep coming.

Review: Italian restaurant is delicious-i-oso

Nate Mead, Writer May 16, 2017

In December 1982, the first Olive Garden opened. And today it's still delicious-i-oso. I visited  on April 18 with my mom. We sat in the front bar-restaurant area, which seemed to be empty at 5 p.m,...

Last weekend I tried Bandana’s BBQ with my parents. I overall thought the taste was very unique.

Review: Bandana’s Southern style hits the town

Rebecca Green, Writer May 2, 2017

A new southern style restaurant has hit the town of Cedar Rapids. Bandana’s BBQ is here to make a round - up of Iowans and get them in to taste the new southern styled food. I would recommend this...

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